Aster spathulifolius
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Aster |
| Species: | A. spathulifolius
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| Binomial name | |
| Aster spathulifolius | |
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Aster spathulifolius (Korean: 해국/haeguk, known in English as seashore spatulate aster[2]) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.[1][3] It is native to Japan, Korea, and Primorsky Krai.[1][4] In Korea it grows on seashores. Due to its short stature and thick leaves, it endures strong wind and cold temperatures. It produces purple flowers in sunny spots between rocks, in July through November. It originated in Ulleungdo and Liancourt Rocks, two islands in the Sea of Japan. In the fall, it is in full bloom, coloring the Liancourt Rocks in purple.
References
- ^ a b c "Aster spathulifolius Maxim". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ^ 국립수목원 (August 2015). Hanbando chasaeng singmul yŏngŏ irŭm mongnokchip = English names for Korean native plants. ISBN 9788997450985.
- ^ "Aster spathulifolius Maxim". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ^ "Aster spathulifolius". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved February 27, 2026.